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Degree/Diploma Course Descriptions

DENHyg-105 Credits: 4  Dental Hygiene Process 1 

Introduces Dental Hygiene students to the basic techni- cal/clinical skills required of practicing Dental Hygienists including use of basic dental equipment, examination of patients and procedures within the dental unit. Under the direct supervision of an instructor, students integrate hands-on skills with entry-level critical thinking and prob- lem-solving skills. The course also reinforces the appli- cation of dental Health Safety skills. Prerequisites:

Admitted to Dental Hygiene program and completion of or concurrently registered in DENHYG-103.

DENHyg-106 Credits: 4  Dental Hygiene Process 2 

This clinical course builds on and expands the techni- cal/clinical skills student dental hygienists began developing in Dental Hygiene Process I. Under the direct supervision of an instructor, students apply patient care assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation skills to provide comprehensive care for calculus case type 1 and 2 patients and perio case type 0, I and II patients. Prerequisites: DENHYG-102,

DENHYG-103, and DENHYG-105.

DENHyg-107 Credits: 1  Dental Hygiene Ethics and Professionalism 

Helps student dental hygienists develop and apply high professional and ethical standards. Students apply the laws that govern the practice of dental hygiene to their work with patients, other members of a dental team and the community. Emphasis is placed on maintaining confidentiality and obtaining informed consent. Students enhance their ability to present a professional appearance. Prerequisite: DENHYG-101.

DENHyg-108 Credits: 3  Periodontology 

This course prepares student dental hygienists to assess the periodontal health of patients, plan preven- tion and treatment of periodontal disease and to evalu- ate the effectiveness of periodontal treatment plans. Emphasis is placed on the recognition of the signs and causes of periodontal disease and on selection of treatments modalities that minimize risk and restore periodontal health. Prerequisites: Completion of or

concurrent registered in DENHYG-106.

DENHyg-109 Credit: 1  Cariology 

This course focuses on the characteristics and contribut- ing factors of dental decay. Dental Hygiene students help patients minimize caries risk by developing treat- ment plans, communicating methods to patients and evaluating treatment results. Prerequisites: Completion

of or concurrent registered in DENHYG-110.

DENHyg-110 Credits: 2  Nutrition and Dental Health  

Prepares student dental hygienists to counsel patients about diet and its impact on oral health. Students learn to distinguish between balanced and unbalanced diets and to construct diets that meet the needs of patients with compromised dental/oral health. Students also learn to counsel patients about the effect of eating disorders on dental health. Prerequisites: DENHYG 101.

DENHyg-111 Credits: 3  general and Oral Pathology 

This course prepares the student hygienist to deter- mine when to consult, treat or refer clients with various diseases, infections, or physiological conditions. Students learn to recognize the signs, causes and implications of common pathological conditions.

Prerequisites: DENHYG-102, DENHYG-103, and DENHYG-105.

DENHyg-112  Credits: 5 Dental Hygiene Process 3 

This clinical course builds on and expands the techni- cal/clinical skills student dental hygienists developed in Dental Hygiene Process II. In consultation with the instructor, students apply independent problem-solving skills in the course of providing comprehensive care for calculus case type 1, 2 and 3 patients and perio case type 0, I, II and III patients. Prerequisites: DENHYG-

106, DENHYG-108, DENHYG-109, DENHYG-110.

DENHyg-113 Credits: 2  Dental Materials 

Prepares dental auxiliary students to handle and pre- pare dental materials such as liners, bases, cements, amalgam, resin restorative materials, gypsum prod- ucts and impression materials. They also learn to take alginate impressions on mannequins and clean remov- able appliances. Prerequisites: Completion of concur-

rently registered in DENHYG-102 or DENAST-302.

DENHyg-114  Credits: 2 Dental Pharmacology 

Prepares student dental hygienists to select safe and effective patient pre-medication, local anesthetic, chemo therapeutic and anti-microbial agents within the scope of dental hygiene practice. Students will also learn to rec- ognize potential pharmacological contraindications for specific patients and to take measures to avoid negative impact or alert other members of the dental team to pos- sible negative impact. Prerequisites: Completion of or

concurrently registered in DENHYG-106.

DENHyg-115  Credits: 2 Community Dental Health 

This course prepares the Dental Hygienist student to play a proactive role in improving the dental health of community members of all ages. Students perform and interpret dental health research to determine community dental health needs. They also participate in the devel- opment, implementation and evaluation of a community dental health program. Prerequisites: Completion of or

concurrent registered in DENHYG-112.

DENHyg-116 Credit: 1  Dental Pain Management 

This course prepares the student dental hygienist to work within the scope of dental hygiene practice to manage pain for dental patients. Students learn to pre- vent and manage common emergencies related to administration of local anesthesia, prepare the arma- mentarium and administer local anesthesia. The course also addresses the recommendation of alternative pain control measures. Prerequisites: completion of or regis-

tered in DENHYG-112 and DENHYG-114.

DENHyg-117  Credits: 4 Dental Hygiene Process 4 

This clinical course builds on and expands the techni- cal/clinical skills student dental hygienists developed in Dental Hygiene Process III. With feedback from the instructor, students manage all aspects of cases in the course of providing comprehensive care for calculus case type 0, 1, 2 and 3 patients and for perio case type 0, I, II and III patients. Emphasizes maximization of clinical efficiency and effectiveness. Prepares stu- dent dental hygienists to demonstrate their clinical skills in a formal examination situation. Prerequisites:

Completion of or registered in DENHYG-112, DEN- HYG-113 DENHYG-114 and DENHYG-116.

DENHyg-130  Credit: 1 Dental Hygiene: Transition Into Practice

This course will prepare students to transition from the educational dental hygiene setting to the career of dental hygiene. Students will prepare for various licen- sure examinations, prepare a resume, visit various practice settings, critically evaluate dental hygiene publications, and apply quality assurance and man- agement principles to the practice of dental hygiene.

DENHyg-165  Credit: 1 Clinical Dental Hygiene Practicum 

The clinical skills learned in DENHYG-155 (Preclinic) primarily on mannequins will be further developed through the treatment needs of clients. Evaluation simulations will provide critical feedback to student cli- nicians, preparing them for their second clinical course in the curriculum. Prerequisites: DENHYG-102, DEN-

HYG-103 and DENHYG-105.

DENHyg-175 Credits: 2 Practicum in Community Dental Hygiene

As an independent study, this course enables students to use needs assessment, design, implementation, and eval- uation of a community dental health program to identify barriers to accessing health care and learn to function as a dental professional in a nondental community agency.

DENHyg-184 Credits: 2  Periodontal Assessment and Treatment Planning

Treatment planning and assessment options are dis- cussed in relation to current research data. Case pre- sentations by participants provide the opportunity for reflection as to the biologic basis of decision-making and potential treatment options. Prerequisite: Completion of

or concurrent registered in DENHYG-157.

DENHyg-189 Credit: 1  Predictable Local Anesthetics 

for Dental Hygienists

This course is designed to provide students with com- prehensive knowledge and skills in local anesthesia. The course will also include alternative approaches to pain control that could be utilized by a dental hygien- ist. Prerequisite: DENHYG-176.

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